Robert Scheer: The Truthdig Editor-in-Chief and author will present and sign his new book, "The Great American Stickup: How Reagan Republicans and Clinton Democrats Enriched Wall Street While Mugging Main Street." Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. (323) 660-1175.

David L. Ulin: The Times book critic will discuss and sign his new book, "The Lost Art of Reading: Why Books Matter in a Distracted Time," with novelist Mona Simpson. USC Doheny Memorial Library, 3550 Trousdale Parkway, L.A. 7 p.m. Free; RSVP to mpw@college.usc.edu.